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The Daily Blade: Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson

The Daily Blade, hosted by Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 and Kyle Thompson of Undaunted.Life, is a short-form devotional show that equips Christians to apply the Word of God to their everyday lives.

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Latest Episodes:

#257 - Kyle Thompson // O Come, O Come Emmanuel Dec 25, 2025

Show notes

We trace the ancient roots and fierce hope of O Come, O Come Emmanuel, moving from the O Antiphons to Isaiah, 1 Corinthians, and Hebrews to show why “God with us” ransoms captives and shatters death’s sting. We point listeners to a modern take from Skillet and end with a charge to rejoice and stay sharp.
• origin of the hymn in O Antiphons and Latin chant
• Emmanuel as “God with us” from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23
• ransom and redemption in Mark 10:45
• the Rod of Jesse and messianic justice in Isaiah 11
• victory over death in 1 Corinthians 15 and Hebrews 2
• encouragement to rejoice and live equipped for the fight
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#256 - Kyle Thompson // Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

We trace the longing for a Messiah from Abraham to Malachi to Christmas, then show how Christ’s reign within reshapes a life. A classic carol becomes a guide to hope, freedom from fear, and the daily work of sanctification.
• sword of the Spirit as the frame for truth
• why Wesley wrote the carol amid crisis
• Haggai’s promise and global longing
• Old Testament waiting across 400, 1,500, and 2,000 years
• lyrics that name fear, freedom, and rest
• New Testament fulfillment in Galatians 2:20
• sanctification as Christ living in us
• hope that moves from private comfort to public witness
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#255 - Kyle Thompson // What Child is This? Dec 23, 2025

Show notes

We trace the rich theology inside What Child Is This, moving from a manger’s question to a cross-shaped answer. William Dix’s illness, the Magi’s search, and Isaiah’s prophecy converge to show Jesus as fully human, fully divine, and the substitute who saves.
• background of William Chatterton Dix and his recovery
• the carol’s central question of Jesus’ identity
• Christ’s full humanity and full deity named in the refrain
• Isaiah 53 and the substitutionary atonement
• gifts of the Magi and what they signify
• how worship becomes our fitting response
• why this carol disciples hearts at Christmas
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#254 - Kyle Thompson // O Holy Night Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

We unpack the theology inside O Holy Night, moving from the Luke 2 birth narrative to the hope and freedom promised by Christ. We trace the carol’s history, define the incarnation, and connect its lyrics to Scripture and the gospel’s call to worship.
• word of God as the sword of the Spirit
• worship as war and music beyond CCM
• Christmas carols as theology for everyday listeners
• origin and authorship of O Holy Night
• the incarnation explained and affirmed
• Luke 2 and why Bethlehem matters
• creation groaning and the weight of sin
• chains of sin broken by Christ’s work
• faith response and a posture of worship
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#253 - Joby Martin // Keep Your Eyes On Jesus Dec 19, 2025

Show notes

We trace Matthew 2 to show why the Magi found Jesus and Herod missed Him, then share simple ways to keep Christ at the center of a noisy Christmas. Along the way we use Home Alone as a playful parable to train our eyes for gospel echoes in ordinary life.
• the Magi’s seeking hearts versus Herod’s self-focus
• Scripture as the surest place to find Jesus
• gold, frankincense and myrrh as foreshadowing
• practical habits: pray, read, gather, aim your family
• cultural echoes that point to the gospel
• how to avoid missing the point of Christmas
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#252 - Joby Martin // Turns Out The Best Gift Isn’t On Sale Dec 18, 2025

Show notes

We share how gratitude disarms entitlement at Christmas, using Luke 17’s ten lepers to show why returning to say thanks brings deeper wellness. A simple practice—one gratitude item for every year of your life—becomes a tool to reset your heart when envy and hurry rise.
• the Word of God as our primary weapon
• Christmas series focus on winning with gratitude
• the contrast between gratitude and entitlement
• Luke 17 and the one leper who returned
• how screens fuel a deserve mindset
• the age-based gratitude list practice
• personal examples across faith, family, work and small joys
• using the list when self-pity and envy creep in
• a clear challenge to start and keep the list
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#251 - Joby Martin // Why Forgiveness Sets You Free At Christmas Dec 17, 2025

Show notes

We press into a Christmas tip that actually changes hearts: forgive because Christ forgave us. We read Matthew 18, sort out the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and walk through a practical debt-ledger exercise to cancel what we can never collect.
• the sword of the Spirit as our weapon
• Christmas as Jesus’ rescue mission
• forgiveness as a command, not a feeling
• Matthew 18 and the mercy of the king
• forgiveness versus reconciliation explained
• the debt-ledger exercise to name and cancel
• escaping bitterness and resentment
• choosing freedom when feelings return
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#250 - Joby Martin // Christmas Without The Chaos Dec 16, 2025

Show notes

We challenge the December rush with a simple shift: schedule your priorities instead of prioritizing a crowded calendar. With Galatians 1 and Ephesians 5 as anchors, we choose to please God over people, find rest in Jesus, and aim for heaven’s applause.
• defining winning at Christmas as giving God glory
• refusing busyness by scheduling priorities first
• putting spouse and children before extended family expectations
• seeking God’s approval rather than human approval
• making wise use of time from Ephesians 5
• finding rest in Jesus instead of the calendar
• focusing on mission: lost saved, poor served, gospel preached
• inviting others to a clear Christmas Eve gospel service
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#249 - Joby Martin // How Wise Spending Turns Christmas Into Real Life Dec 15, 2025

Show notes

We unpack how to “win at Christmas” by rejecting consumerism, embracing contentment, and aligning money with faith. Drawing from 1 Timothy 6, we share ten practical ways to spend wisely, give generously, and enjoy what God provides without regret.
• the Sword of the Spirit as our core weapon
• Christmas as a season of spiritual traps and pressure
• godliness with contentment as great gain
• ten practical ways to spend wisely
• teaching children contentment not consumerism
• money as a snare and competitor for the heart
• global wealth perspective and humility
• ordering finances with first and best to God
• being rich in good works and generosity
• finding true life in Jesus, not presents
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#248 - Kyle Thompson // Fall on Your Knees Dec 12, 2025

Show notes

We trace how Holy Name’s “Fall on Your Knees” pairs heavy sound with humble worship and map each lyric moment to Scripture for clarity and conviction. We close with a clear call to bow to Jesus as Lord and invite men to spread the word.
• expanding worship beyond typical CCM
• Proverbs 3 and trusting God in repetition
• Psalm 23 imagery in valleys and quiet waters
• Revelation 5 and the Lamb’s worthiness
• Philippians 2 and every knee bowing
• why heavy music can serve true worship
• invitation to repentance and surrender
Before you go, if you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review

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